Viewers can now immerse themselves in a virtual Ulster-Scots world with a newly launched digital project, Ulster-Scots in VR.
About Discover Ulster-Scots
The term Ulster-Scots refers to people from Scotland that settled in Ulster, and their descendants. It also refers to their heritage and cultural traditions. The Lowland Scots brought industry, language, music, sport, religion and a myriad of traditions to Ulster.
In different parts of the world Ulster-Scots are often referred to as Scots-Irish or Scotch-Irish – all terms for the same people and their culture and heritage.
Over centuries, Ulster-Scots people have migrated to many parts of the world, taking with them their pioneering spirit and culture. They have influenced many aspects of life in the places settled, from principles of government to music, dance, innovation and ingenuity.
This website is a hub, with a range of content and links of Ulster-Scots interest.
It also features some of the work of the Ulster-Scots Agency, based in Belfast, Northern Ireland and its work in promoting and preserving Ulster-Scots language, culture and heritage.
RESOURCES LIBRARY
Unit 03: Game 07
ACTIONS: Match pairs of Unit 03 Ulster-Scots words that you have learned. You have 60 seconds!
C.S. Lewis And The Island Of His Birth
And the island of his birth.
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Patrick: What's all the fuss about?
Patrick wasn't from Ireland, he was born in Roman Britain towards the end of the 4th century.
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EMIGRATION & INFLUENCE
HISTORY & CULTURE
Ulster Covenant Belfast
The strong social, economic, religious and cultural ties that existed between Ulster and Scotland led to an increasing consciousness of an Ulster-Scots identity in the course of the nineteenth century.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 11:09
LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
LEARNING
Education – School-Based Learning
The Northern Ireland curriculum provides opportunities for schools to embed teaching and learning about Ulster-Scots in curriculum-based teaching and learning.
Monday, October 19, 2020 - 20:45
